The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo XC60 2.4D AWD (08 - 10)
€ 55,300
€ 33,900
€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X3 xDrive35d is 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 2.4D.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 2.4D
65.4
74.1
82.6
67.4
74.4
83.5
74.1 in
Width
74.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
65.4 in
Height
67.4 in
110.6
183
109.2
182.2
183 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 2.4D
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3964 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
6.6 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 2.4D
F25
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 2.4D
152 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 2.4D
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
13.73 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC60 2.4D
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
682 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
682 mi
580 mi
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Environmental Impact
125.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
154.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
125.5 kWh
154.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 2.4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Volvo XC60 2.4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1559 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft















